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by grievous
Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29271
Views: 2041539

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

The thing is Dutton is getting easy treatment by the media and public because no-one really takes them seriously. But come election time, when people are looking at the Coalition as an alternative government, it will be hard for them to avoid scrutiny of their previous term in office. Robo-debt alo...
by grievous
Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284382

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Sooo alot of tests means could be average.
Im looking forward to Neddy Hannigan breaking his century.
by grievous
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:49 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29271
Views: 2041539

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

It good to see the LNP fans come out to play finally...its been nearly two years since the Scotty Morrison Party lost power.
by grievous
Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: AFL 2024
Replies: 11
Views: 1781

Re: AFL 2024

AFL------> Drug Testing

Unique approach.
by grievous
Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29271
Views: 2041539

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Are these long range predictions for the next election? The SMH are ripping into Albo for swanning around hob-nobbing with the glitterati instead of doing his job. He deserves it. The ALP and the Greens are more naturally suited to Opposition, where they can simply knock everything and not have to ...
by grievous
Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284382

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

There honestly hasn’t been this much hype for a kid since Beale, and he was a dud all things considered. https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/my-heart-is-in-rugby-jorgensen-turns-down-roosters-to-chase-wallabies-dream-20240327-p5ffm8.html Game is desperate for these stories. Note that league ha...
by grievous
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Mathieu Raynal Gooooone.
Replies: 15
Views: 576

Re: Mathieu Raynal Gooooone.

Da iawn diolch wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:59 am Somehow fitting that his last 6N game was his absolutely shambolic display in the Wales-Italy match.

That said, the calibre of referees replacing him (like Piardi) have managed to somehow seem even less competent.
salty
by grievous
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284382

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

So Jorgensen is staying in rugby for two years...theres that.
by grievous
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284382

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

They’re concerned about power, not rugby. They are concerned so much they won’t even identify who they are. Dick Marks is just the ‘useful idiot’ this time around. This is no better than when Nick Farr Jones led his coup against Castle, all starting with a ‘letter.’ NFJ and friends got their way an...
by grievous
Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284382

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Have a go at this article on the roar… https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/03/27/previous-chairman-can-not-be-a-scapegoat-first-salvo-fired-in-bid-to-spill-the-rugby-australia-board/ My lord Australian rugby is embarrassing :lol: I can just imagine ‘SoARR’ people now. Meeting at some lane cove cafe tal...
by grievous
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284382

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Have a go at this article on the roar… https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/03/27/previous-chairman-can-not-be-a-scapegoat-first-salvo-fired-in-bid-to-spill-the-rugby-australia-board/ My lord Australian rugby is embarrassing :lol: I can just imagine ‘SoARR’ people now. Meeting at some lane cove cafe tal...
by grievous
Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sean Maloney - Aus commentator
Replies: 26
Views: 1127

Re: Sean Maloney - Aus commentator

Greg Clarke was always a good lead man, for me anyway. Rod Kafer seemed level headed and sensible but has descended down a right wing anti vax rabbit hole on Twitter. The accounts that dipshit follows and retweets :blush: The one commentator we couldn't abide was Kearns. Since hes helped get us the...
by grievous
Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sean Maloney - Aus commentator
Replies: 26
Views: 1127

Re: Sean Maloney - Aus commentator

mrbrownstone wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:08 am
grievous wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:33 am
mrbrownstone wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:04 am

Yes, and he's improved out of sight as a commentator now he's not surrounded bu the rest of them.
And Clarke does the Drua games, you know that right?
Yes. Thankfully that's the only time I have to hear him anymore, and we're better off for it.
Dont think many agree with you.
by grievous
Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284382

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

What about those Jackjumpers?
by grievous
Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sean Maloney - Aus commentator
Replies: 26
Views: 1127

Re: Sean Maloney - Aus commentator

I find him very hit or miss. He's clearly exceptionally passionate and knowledgable about the game and when he focuses on that he has some brilliant insights. He's also very good and careful with pronuncing players' names correctly, which is more than can be said for most commentators. On the other...
by grievous
Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sean Maloney - Aus commentator
Replies: 26
Views: 1127

Re: Sean Maloney - Aus commentator

I find him very hit or miss. He's clearly exceptionally passionate and knowledgable about the game and when he focuses on that he has some brilliant insights. He's also very good and careful with pronuncing players' names correctly, which is more than can be said for most commentators. On the other...
by grievous
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284382

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Any selection of Wallabies XV is premature at the moment. Look at Wilson, first forward picked last week, couldnt catch a ball this week against the Force. More will be revealed against Kiwi opposition in a few weeks as Oz derbies continue until then. No Oz side has stood out in front quite yet alth...
by grievous
Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284382

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

I cant see the Tahs taking a win off anyone but Rebels or Force for the remainder of the season. Coleman is toast
by grievous
Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284382

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

FairWeather_Aussie wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:34 pm It wasn’t meant as an insult, just a comment. You are one of my favorite posters. But you really don’t have a great record at picking players for the future. It’s just what it is.
Class insult :lol:
by grievous
Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Georgia invite Wales for a not-a-6N-playoff fixture
Replies: 75
Views: 1673

Re: Georgia invite Wales for a not-a-6N-playoff fixture

Nice warm up for Georgia. Maybe even give their young players a run out Last time the two sides met it was a comfortable 43-19 win. Georgia are overreaching themselves here. This. The team that put 43 points on them last year was basically the same side that we're currently fielding. Even as gash a...
by grievous
Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ponies v MP
Replies: 53
Views: 1573

Re: Ponies v MP

Wright looking like a world XV player tonight. Wish he could do it consistently. That’s one of the best tries I’ve ever seen. It gets better each time I watch it. Outrageous, skilful, perfectly executed absurdity. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4z7eEXt7bS/?igsh=cXVjeXhyMzV1b2F0 Yeah that was prett...
by grievous
Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29271
Views: 2041539

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Big day for Taswegians today
Vote in the AFL stadium party or the Milfy led other one.
by grievous
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Reds 2024 - don't tease us you fvckers...
Replies: 17
Views: 678

Re: Reds 2024 - don't tease us you fvckers...

The most disturbing piece from that Roar article....
Australian newspaper rugby columnist Jessica Halloran
Dont they mean anti rugby?
Otherwise same shit different day, the NSW/QLD so called rivalry or handbags at dawn chipping away at the the viability of the game.
by grievous
Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The new James Bond is......
Replies: 80
Views: 6390

Re: The new James Bond is......

Ahhh its all a bit boring these days.
Id go with a camp JB and have a more Carry On feel to it.
The Martini to be replaced by a Cosmo
by grievous
Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ban Irish horse race participation in UK because they’re too good
Replies: 29
Views: 726

Re: Ban Irish horse race participation in UK because they’re too good

Race jumping still a thing in the UK?
What about jousting? That still going?
by grievous
Tue Mar 19, 2024 1:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LIons tickets on sale
Replies: 58
Views: 757

Re: LIons tickets on sale

Update is Bris and Sydney sold out, MCG moving fast and Adelaide also moving well......first sale. Second public sale later in the year. UK Lions supporters can only buy through local sellers there, around 40k expected to come over, so say 20k per match as that will spread. Any left after all that g...
by grievous
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sooo, I noticed this..
Replies: 39
Views: 725

Re: Sooo, I noticed this..

ruggers85 wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:30 am
Thomas wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:21 am
ruggers85 wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:59 am

Wasn't Union the more popular code back in the early 00s?
no one watched the game behind a paywall.
Paywalls.... Killer of sports everywhere...
Super rugby model hasn't helped.
by grievous
Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Replies: 108
Views: 4998

Re: Brisbane 2032 Olympics

Yeah no need for another rectangular stadium. Cricket is needed though. Yeah so ACB/GABBA trust and AFL fund the GABBA upgrade. The AFL are loaded and they want their game to march northwards....then fund it. No sport has ever funded a stadium in Australia. Not going to happen. They can pay for mor...
by grievous
Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play
Replies: 50
Views: 958

Re: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play

It’s reputational damage for rugby. NRL must be lapping all of this up. It’s amateur hour and it gives a really bad look to other players — who’ve probably all been on their WhatsApp groups making plans. Why would horse guy care? NRL are doing fine (despite the usual weekly controversies off field....
by grievous
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Replies: 108
Views: 4998

Re: Brisbane 2032 Olympics

ROLDY wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:37 pm Yeah no need for another rectangular stadium. Cricket is needed though.
Yeah so ACB/GABBA trust and AFL fund the GABBA upgrade. The AFL are loaded and they want their game to march northwards....then fund it.
by grievous
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LIons tickets on sale
Replies: 58
Views: 757

Re: LIons tickets on sale

There is a 100% chance that the games will be all sold out, right? Ergo, the price is either correct or lower than market demand. This is how much elite sporting events cost - I don’t know what the whinging is about. There is always an "elite" event around the corner and the public are told they ca...
by grievous
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Police in NSW
Replies: 18
Views: 691

Re: Police in NSW

NSW cops are special alright. Last year, one of them tasered a 90yo lady with dementia (who was holding a knife) and killed her. All they had to do was get a riot shield out and bowl her over onto a mattress. Nope, taser her so her head cracks on the floor. SMH She gave a bit of lip, its standard p...
by grievous
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Replies: 108
Views: 4998

Re: Brisbane 2032 Olympics

Im surprised QE11 still exists. Should started here from day 1, used another 500m for transport links and create a vibrant area with some post olympic purpose. Re doing the GABBA is just giving the AFL another free stadium Must admit I haven’t been out to QE11 since I’ve been a teen. I assume it’s ...
by grievous
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LIons tickets on sale
Replies: 58
Views: 757

Re: LIons tickets on sale

As the tickets appear to be selling very well, it might be that RA has got this one right. The tickets released thus far seem to be selling well. There is a 100% chance that the games will be all sold out, right? Ergo, the price is either correct or lower than market demand. This is how much elite ...
by grievous
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LIons tickets on sale
Replies: 58
Views: 757

Re: LIons tickets on sale

towny wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:48 pm
grievous wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:28 pm This all has a whiff of buying tickets for Tay Tay without the demand. Hope the merch is cheaper.
As the tickets appear to be selling very well, it might be that RA has got this one right.
I hope so. But there are tests this season too, hopefully punters have money left over.
by grievous
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:30 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284382

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

So did Ella.
by grievous
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LIons tickets on sale
Replies: 58
Views: 757

Re: LIons tickets on sale

This all has a whiff of buying tickets for Tay Tay without the demand. Hope the merch is cheaper.
by grievous
Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LIons tickets on sale
Replies: 58
Views: 757

Re: LIons tickets on sale

Does anyone else feel that this was a somewhat rushed and poorly delivered ticket release to tide up the coffers and stop Rugby AU from going under? The general feel is that most of the Australian Rugby community were unaware that it was happening and there was little to no publicity in the last fe...
by grievous
Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Replies: 108
Views: 4998

Re: Brisbane 2032 Olympics

Im surprised QE11 still exists. Should started here from day 1, used another 500m for transport links and create a vibrant area with some post olympic purpose. Re doing the GABBA is just giving the AFL another free stadium
by grievous
Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284382

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

I'd still go Lolesio though, he's got experience . I'd prefer a 10 with talent. or you just dont like him An acquaintance of ours, whose son went to TSS (on a rugby scholarship I think) a couple of years behind Lolesio told us that he had been a really good guy at school, and for a year or two afte...